Prevention and Intervention

HDFS faculty focus on developing and testing prevention and intervention programs to support individuals and families across the lifespan, leveraging scientific knowledge to practical applications that improve outcomes in relationship functioning, health, well-being and education.

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Deborah Jacobvitz

  • Professor
  • Phyllis L. Richards Endowed Professor in Child Development
  • Human Development & Family Sciences
  • Human Ecology
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Elma Lorenzo-Blanco

  • Associate Professor
  • Human Development & Family Sciences
  • Human Ecology

Seeking student research assistants for course credit or on a volunteer basis. See profile for more details.

Building: SEA
Room Number:2.322C
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Gabriela L. Stein

  • Professor
  • Department Chair
  • Human Development & Family Sciences
  • Human Ecology

Dr. Stein will not taking a student for admission in the 25/26 year

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Hannah Williamson

  • Associate Professor
  • Human Development & Family Sciences
  • Human Ecology

Accepting applications for Ph.D. students for the 2025/2026 academic year.